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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1976
Page
3
Judge Snyder Howell dismissed Crab Orchard Estates petition to become a village near Carbondale. Carbondale argued land use within 1.5 miles of its limits, citing state law. Residents cited sewage, streets, dog control and protection issues. they may explore other avenues after denial.
In Murphysboro circuit court Judge Robert Schwartz denied Continental Health Clubs Ltd doing business as The Executive Club a stay of the May 23 order upholding Elkville village ordinance banning massage parlors. The notice of intent to appeal was filed in Murphysboro.
Jackson County Housing Authority reports new fire detection units installed and tested by Murphysboro Fire Department in the two elderly high rises. The system includes automatic heat sensors and manual pull alarms, recommended by a fire marshal and part of a federal housing fire safety review. Board also approves keeping the authority office open during meetings to improve visibility for residents.
A 17 year old Hurst woman lost control of a car Wednesday sending it down the side of an abandoned strip mine pit near Cambria. Five occupants were injured and treated at Herrin Hospital and Memorial Hospital in Carbondale and Belleville.
The SIU Faculty Organization on Collective Bargaining at Edwardsville held a news conference to denounce Wayne Heberer’s appointment to the SIU board of trustees. FOCB president Dickie A. Spurgeon cited Heberer’s anti bargaining stance and support for tuition hikes. Heberer, 33, was unavailable for comment.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale plans to hire a new development director by September to raise funds from private sources and create new programs. The role reports to George R. Mace and covers the alumni office and the SIU Foundation, aiming to attract endowed chairs, engage industry, and move the foundation toward self funding.
Illinois Division of Aeronautics plans about 36 airports benefits in the 1977 fiscal year with nearly 1.5 million at Southern Illinois Airport for runway, lighting, and land acquisition. Federal funds totaling 103.3 million may be released. 75 percent requires Congress and President Ford approval.
John Geiselman's residence at 104 North Jackson Street Carterville undergoes repairs for mine subsidence damage after a carport dropped four feet and two basement walls caved in. Geiselman, a state civil engineer, had returned to work in May after a 60 foot fall injury last November on a bridge farm bolt incident.
Acting Franklin County Hospital administrator Sam Sanders told the board a hare-raising issue on Wednesday. Wild rabbits released in a garden enclosure at the Franklin Shelter Home multiplied and eaten plants donated by the garden club, upsetting members. The rabbits were removed and two black tame rabbits of the same gender were placed in the enclosure as a compromise for garden club members and elderly patients.
Franklin Hospital personnel committee recommended to the board a maximum of 100000 be set aside for employee wage increases. Acting administrator Sam Sanders cited a survey showing wages in several job categories lag behind other Southern Illinois hospitals. The board will decide on the allocation at the July meeting. The fund comes from high occupancy in the first five months of 1976 and will not increase rates. Dr Steve Norman of Benton will become director of pharmacy, replacing Ronald Nacedo. Sanders called the hospital auction profit of 2263 "real good" to clear storage space for expansion.
Jackson County Deputy Sheriffs' Association formed Wednesday night as the collective bargaining agent for county law enforcement personnel. Acting chair Bill Mehrtens said the decision was unanimous. The 16 deputies and four jailers fall under the Merit Commission. radio operators are excluded. Sheriff Don White is not involved but does not oppose recognition of the group. The association aims to improve enforcement and community relations through better use of county resources. A four member committee was named to draft bylaws for future approval. The group will work with the Merit Commission on sheriff's office operations subject to the Jackson County Board.
Franklin County will store 250 voting machines likely until 1980 and switch to paper ballots to cut election costs by about 50 percent. County Clerk Bob Hiller cites a $200,000 deficit and higher costs for machine materials versus paper ballots.
The City of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University host the first Miss Wheelchair Illinois Pageant on June 26 at SIUC Student Center Renaissance Room with a prelude to the Miss Wheelchair America Pageant in Columbus Ohio. Four SIU entrants and one Chicago area contestant are expected, with judge Shirley R. Holmes among notables. A dinner precedes the 8 p.m. pageant at 7 p.m. for $5. admission to the pageant is free.
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